
Jess Grinter
Head of Brand
Did you know that jess means elegant in Mongolian? Not really. But it would be appropriate. Designer, artist and global traveller extraordinaire, Jess exudes creativity in whatever she turns her hand to.
For over 20 years, she’s used her design talents to bring strategic communications to life. With an innovative approach to problem solving, a love of typography and a matchlessly elegant aesthetic, Jess prides herself on delivering design that’s always fresh and considered. Outside BWD, her wanderlust demands that she keep exploring Australia and the rest of the world, uncovering hidden gems.
Jess’ own business – Whileaway Guides – was the only Australian business chosen from 25 million accounts to feature in Instagram’s promotional video.

Our team
Laura Trueb ›
Strategy Associate
Ben Ziser ›
Head of Strategy
Dr. Sam McGlennon ›
Senior Strategy Manager
Amy Gordon ›
COO
Samantha Pearce ›
Head of Account Services - Design
Sue White ›
Finance Manager
Yin Duan ›
Graphic Designer
& Data Visualizer
& Data Visualizer
Luke Heilbuth ›
CEO
Jim MacDougall ›
Strategy Associate
Thomas Kelly ›
Designer
Katrina Pitkin ›
Design Director
Adam Alexander ›
Head of Technology
Josue Castro ›
Senior Strategy Manager
Heidi Romano ›
Design Director
Robert O’Farrell ›
Design Director
Derryn Heilbuth ›
Executive Chairman
Matt Van Someren ›
Senior Strategy Manager
Chin Yee Lam ›
Head of Data Visualization
Alana Salcer ›
Design Director
Ron Ong ›
Marketing Specialist
Dr. Alex Gold ›
CEO of BWD North America
Susan Dyster ›
Senior Strategy Manager
Nicola Atkin ›
Senior Strategy Manager
Brendan Halbish ›
Head of Design
Gabriela McCrossan Ruiz de Somocurcio ›
Strategy Associate
Daniel McKenna ›
Senior Strategy Associate
Jessica Somers ›
Strategy Associate